Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Coastal Alabama Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Coastal Alabama Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Coastal Alabama Community College graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 48th percentile of all industrial production technologies/technicians associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $55,570 | $62,989 | $12,000* | — |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $59,567 | $66,892 | $12,000* | 0.20 |
| National Median | $56,704 | — | $13,500* | 0.24 |
Other Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner | $5,060 | $59,567 | $12,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Coastal Alabama Community College, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.